Video: Kidnapped child rescued

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Four-year-old Damindu Yasen Ekanayake who was alleged to have been kidnapped on Sunday, has been rescued by a special Criminal Investigation Department team from the Galgamuwa area this evening, police said.

Police said that the child was found when he was left behind by the suspects along the road side at Alakolawewa, Abogama. Later the child was handed over to the parents. They said at least four suspects were arrested in connection with the abduction, including a relative of the Child’s father.

On Sunday, the boy was kidnapped by four unidentified men after assaulting his parents. Later several police teams were deployed to find the child.(Athula Bandara)

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Miriam Saturday, 02 August 2014 12:13 PM

Well done our police officers via DM iPad app

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nalin Monday, 04 August 2014 05:32 AM

I am dumbfounded to see negatives ( 2 so far) for this comment. What kind of people are these?

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jacky desilva Monday, 04 August 2014 05:29 AM

similar kidnapping happened around 10 year ago with Gordon White, sister of Ginger white the famous singer

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prem Monday, 04 August 2014 05:00 AM

If the Police are free from politics and other interference, they would do even better!

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Rameez Hasheem Monday, 04 August 2014 04:21 AM

Thanks for the people keep share the information all over the social media to keep alert the public

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sandman Sunday, 03 August 2014 11:00 AM

Excellent that the boy is back with his parents,but why this huge spectacle so many children have been kidnapped n even killed b4,either the parents are extremely rich or well connected.Clear that kidnappers were NOT well connected.

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perera Sunday, 03 August 2014 10:10 AM

good news, but was he not dumped by the roadside than rescued by the police.

rescued by a special Criminal Investigation Department team
he was left behind by the suspects along the road side at Alakolawewa

mind boggles how the news is spun.

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susantha Sunday, 03 August 2014 10:08 AM

Our Police is great, when there is no political intervention.

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RRohan Sunday, 03 August 2014 06:05 AM

Hat off to brave policeman.. Pls. take them to find whepons no need to waste time & public money. . Where the so called NGOs talking about rights criminal. .. Why not helping to VICTIMS... Why not talking about victims.. Pls.. reduce story of CRIMES on our LOCAL telidramas... if not this Island will b CHICAGO. via DM Android App

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Jagath Leanage Saturday, 02 August 2014 01:58 PM

We have to thank media, Telecommunication authorities and police department whom have carried out a wonderful service to rescue the child.

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Thakkadiya Saturday, 02 August 2014 12:34 PM

Fuzzy is right. It is like the famous Hollywood film Inside Story directed by Michael Mann. via DM iPad app

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Dee Friday, 01 August 2014 05:58 PM

So the kidnappers were not connected. Story ends.

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Kapil Saturday, 02 August 2014 11:55 AM

Thank you Sri Lanka Police. You guys are marvellous when there is no interference. via DM Android App

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fuzzy Saturday, 02 August 2014 11:25 AM

sounds more like a film script. via DM Android App

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Dhammika Saturday, 02 August 2014 04:13 AM

Hats off to the brave and most intelligent police team
Who have rescued the innocent child.

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lanka Saturday, 02 August 2014 09:40 AM

Good job Sri Lanka police via DM Android App

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S. PERERA Saturday, 02 August 2014 09:15 AM

Thank God the child is unharmed. We heard that police promised to soft paddle the matter if the child is sent safely. If its true better to keep the promise when everything is considerd.

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rr Saturday, 02 August 2014 08:03 AM

great job by thr cid via DM Android App

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sham Saturday, 02 August 2014 06:05 AM

well done police officers keep it upwe dont mind even if you take the suspect to jungle for finding hidden weapons because such incidents shouldnt happen in future via DM Android App

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witchmaster Saturday, 02 August 2014 05:58 AM

Another comedy ends... It sounds like a fairy tale. Anyhow good that the kid is OK. via DM Android App

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Nawab Friday, 01 August 2014 07:19 PM

Happy to hear that kid is safe

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asoka.vis Friday, 01 August 2014 11:36 PM

we are proud of our police department. keep it up. via DM Android App

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